L. Harry Waidner
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L. Harry Waidner was an outstanding amateur tennis player in the early 20th Century.
In 1903, Waidner teamed with Kreigh Collins
to reach the doubles final of the U.S. Nationals, only to fall to Reginald F. Doherty and Hugh L. Donate, 7–5, 6–3, 6–3.
At the tennis tournament in Cincinnati
, Waidner reached three finals: the 1904 singles final and doubles finals in 1901 and 1903. He lost the singles final to future International Tennis Hall of Famer Beals Wright
, 7–5, 6–0, 6–3.
A former president of the USTA/Midwest Section, Waidner has been enshrined in the USTA/Midwest Hall of Fame. He also served as a member of the Executive Committee of the United States Tennis Association.
In 1903, Waidner teamed with Kreigh Collins
Kreigh Collins
Kreigh Collins was an outstanding tennis player from Chicago at the turn of the 20th century. He was ranked No. 5 in singles in the United States in 1899, 1900, 1903 and 1904....
to reach the doubles final of the U.S. Nationals, only to fall to Reginald F. Doherty and Hugh L. Donate, 7–5, 6–3, 6–3.
At the tennis tournament in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Masters
The Cincinnati Open is an annual outdoor hardcourts tennis event held in the Cincinnati suburb of Mason, Ohio, USA. The event started on September 18, 1899 and is the oldest tennis tournament in the United States played in its original city., Between...
, Waidner reached three finals: the 1904 singles final and doubles finals in 1901 and 1903. He lost the singles final to future International Tennis Hall of Famer Beals Wright
Beals Wright
Beals Coleman Wright , was an American male tennis player.Beals was born in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, the son of Cincinnati Red Stockings great George Wright and nephew of Cincinnati Red Stockings team founder Harry Wright...
, 7–5, 6–0, 6–3.
A former president of the USTA/Midwest Section, Waidner has been enshrined in the USTA/Midwest Hall of Fame. He also served as a member of the Executive Committee of the United States Tennis Association.